Best Places to Live in Bedford, Indiana

Bedford, IN is an incorporated town situated near Lawrence County with a population of nearly 1400 people living there. Bedford offers visitors access to Cave Country Canoes allowing them to experience canoeing down Blue River that meanders from Jackson County through Bedford reaching Monroe lake where more recreational experiences await . The city also has multiple parks featuring miles of trails for running, hiking and biking surrounded by forests ideal for bird watching enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Bedford is 4.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Bedford jobs have increased by 0.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Bedford's cost of living is 26.2% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Bedford's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Bedford, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Lawrence county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 74.2% to 23.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Bedford's population is 13,726 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 1.7%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 18.9 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Bedford is Real Estate: $165,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 12.9%.

SCHOOLS

Bedford public schools spend $11,218 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 16.2 students per teacher in Bedford. More Education

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Housing Market in Bedford

It's a good time to buy in Bedford. Home Appreciation is up 12.9% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Bedford is $165,300.

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